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Mike White's high school football chat: 10.9.18
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Mike White
11:34
I think Matt is turning out to be one of the best young coaches in WPIAL. Love what he's done at Belle Vernon. If he is going to go somewhere else, they are going to have to give him a job. Because he's also AD at Belle Vernon.
HeyMike
11:34
Has the “Evil Empire” found another great back in Tillman?
Mike White
11:35
He rushed for more than 300 yards last week. Pretty impressive. They need him because the offense has not been very good this year at Central.
Uj
11:36
It’s almost certain KO will not make the playoffs.  Hard to believe given their start and the
Mike White
11:38
Yes, some tough losses lately. Two by a total of eight points. I guess if they would beat Aliquippa, they'd have a shot. But that ain't going to happen. If they don't beat Aliquippa, they will be out.
Bob
11:38
Mike,  what in the world is going on in Plum?  They used to regularly compete.
Mike White
11:38
Well, they have had some down years recently, yes. And they are struggling this year. But it's not like they were a power year after year. They are a team that will go in cycles.
HeyMike
11:38
Do you think Eric Kasperowicz will be a “lifer” at Pine?
Mike White
11:42
Depends on what the term "lifer" means. Will be coach 20 more years? Doubtful. I'd say 7 or 8. He has a son in sixth grade. I think he'll be there until he gets through. But don't look for him to be a coach forever. Maybe move on to a different level. Like Palko would like to do. I'll make a pitch for Bob Palko right now. He knows he might not be hired as a college assistant because he is 59. But he would love to be on a college staff in some capacity after this year. And I'll be honest. I think Pitt and Pat Narduzzi should think about him for some position. Pitt isn't exactly tearing up in Western Pa. recruiting. Bob Palko could help in that area - and maybe others.
Truth be told, Bob Palko would've loved to have been Robert Morris coach after job was opened last year. But was never a serious candidate.
John
11:42
Is Gateway that good or Franklin that bad
Mike White
11:44
I think Gateway is really good -- and sometimes things snowball. But I think that game is indicative of what goes on in many classes in WPIAL now. After the top two or three teams at the most, there is a big dropoff.
CityGuy
11:44
In AA the interstate conference is a log jam at the top. McGuffey, Charleroi, Washington and Beth Center. I think all four are among the top 6-8 teams in AA. How the WPIAL seed the teams that come in 3rd and 4th from that conference?
John
11:45
It seems like there are three levels of teams. Some can win by 50 any week. Others can win by 50 then lose by 50. Others can't win.
Mike White
11:45
There are four conferences in 2A. The top four teams make the playoffs. First and second place teams get home games in the first round. Third and fourth go on the road. So two of those teams will have road games in the first round.
11:46
To John, good assessment. I think I agree with you a lot on that.
Central fan
11:49
Saw Pitt had 4 of centrals young D line at game Saturday. What are chances of getting one or two of them to stay home at Pitt? Would love to see them get Soph Elliott Donald nephew of Aaron. Also the Beatty kid TE And D end appears  to be the real thing with combo size speed. I hope Pitt can snag one or two!
Mike White
11:51
We'll see how heavily they are recruited. I'm not saying they won't be recruited by Pitt. But just because Pitt has you down for a game, doesn't mean you will get an offer. Stay tuned. But I hope they turn out to be good prospects because Western Pa. talent is sagging. Did you know there might be only 6 or 7 maybe Power 5 recruits in this class? Would most likely be lowest ever. Next year isn't exactly a stellar class either.
Central fan
11:54
Baldwin ap
Mike White
11:54
Huh????
Central fan
11:55
Baldwin has really turned the program around great to see going in right direction.
Mike White
11:57
Yes, Loran Cooley has done a nice job. But they can't seem to get over the hump and get that much needed win against a good team - like USC or West A. Baldwin is 4-3 and hasn't had a winning season since the early 2000s. It might not come this year, either. They finish with Bethel, Penn Hills and Peters. Yikes.
Fawn Lebowitz
11:57
So about that prediction that Lebo would beat USC ?
Mike White
11:58
I was wrrr. .... I was wrrrrroo.... I was wrong. I think it happened one other time about 15 years ago.
Football Fan
11:59
How do you see the 2A MAC conference finishing? Who is the odd team out in that conference for the playoffs?
Mike White
12:00
Riverside, Neshannock, New Brighton all have two losses. Two teams in first are Mohawk and Freedom. Only four go. Hard to say, I'll say either New Brighton doesn't make it.
12:01
Well that's it for now. Until we meet again next Tuesday at 11, everyone can be good. And can we get rid of these 80 some degree days and have some football weather? See ya.
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